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Albrecht AE 6390 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What AE 6390 does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6390
Albrecht · 2025AE 6390
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £90
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
8.6Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6390Escort HP 82
185 × 55145150 × 3563
AE 6390Escort HP 82Difference
Height55 mm35 mm+20 mm
Width185 mm150 mm+35 mm
Depth145 mm63 mm+82 mm
Weight1,350 g325 g+1,025 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AE 6390 better than Escort HP 82?

AE 6390 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than AE 6390?

  1. Weight1,350 g vs 325 g4.2×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · AE 6390: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6390Albrecht AE 6390≈ £907.1
PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,350 g325 g
Width185 mm150 mm
Height55 mm35 mm
Depth145 mm63 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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